University of Western Ontario

The University of Western Ontario, which is commonly referred to among Canadian universities as Western, is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada.

A ‘super glue’ derived from snake venom stops bleeding in seconds

Could probiotics help save honey bee colonies from collapse?

Probiotics, beneficial microorganisms best known for promoting gut health in humans, are now being used by Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute scientists to save honey bee colonies from collapse. A new study published in the Nature journal ISME J demonstrates how probiotics could potentially stave off a common bacterial hive infestation called American Foulbrood. “Probiotics aren’t just for humans,” said

Could probiotics help save honey bee colonies from collapse?

Using CRISPR to alter the microbiome

Researchers at Western University have developed a new way to deliver the DNA-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 into microorganisms in the lab, providing a way to efficiently launch a targeted attack on specific bacteria. Published today in Nature Communications, this study opens up the possibility of using CRISPR to alter the makeup of the human microbiome in a way that could be personalized

Using CRISPR to alter the microbiome

New green bioreactors could produce pharmaceuticals in a way that is much more affordable than current methods

Researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute are using tobacco plants as ‘green bioreactors’ to produce an anti-inflammatory protein with powerful therapeutic potential. The plants are being used to produce large quantities of a human protein called Interleukin 37, or IL-37. The protein is naturally produced in the human kidney in very small quantities and has powerful

New green bioreactors could produce pharmaceuticals in a way that is much more affordable than current methods

Smart knee implants can provide doctors with regular activity updates and are powered by the patient’s movement

SMART, SELF-POWERED KNEE IMPLANTS COULD REDUCE NUMBER OF KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERIES Smart knee implants may soon be a reality thanks to research done by Binghamton University, Stony Brook University and the University of Western Ontario.Knee replacement surgery is the most common joint replacement procedure, with the number of surgeries increasing every year. Many of those

Smart knee implants can provide doctors with regular activity updates and are powered by the patient’s movement

A clinically validated 3D-printed stethoscope costs $3 to produce and can be a lifesaver in areas of the world where other medical technology is scarce

Dr. Tarek Loubani has worked as an emergency room physician in hospitals during some of their most desperate times. In 2012, he was practising in a hospital in Gaza, and found himself sharing his one stethoscope with ten other doctors who were trying to treat more than 100 patients. “We weren’t just low on medical

A clinically validated 3D-printed stethoscope costs $3 to produce and can be a lifesaver in areas of the world where other medical technology is scarce

Is healthy aging predicated by the bacteria in your gut?

In one of the largest microbiota studies conducted in humans, researchers at Western University,Lawson Health Research Institute and Tianyi Health Science Institute in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China have shown a potential link between healthy aging and a healthy gut. With the establishment of the China-Canada Institute, the researchers studied the gut bacteria in a cohort of more than

Is healthy aging predicated by the bacteria in your gut?

Dark Energy Camera Looks Both Near and Far

The Dark Energy Camera does more than its name would lead you to believe The Dark Energy Camera, or DECam, peers deep into space from its mount on the 4-meter Victor Blanco Telescope high in the Chilean Andes. Thirty percent of the camera’s observing time—about 105 nights per year—go to the team that built it:

Dark Energy Camera Looks Both Near and Far

Dispute Over the Future of Basic Research in Canada

University scientists and academic organizations are uncharacteristically vocal about the government’s blunt preference for commercially applicable science Canada’s National Research Council is the country’s premier scientific institution, helping to produce such inventions as the pacemaker and the robotic arm used on the American space shuttle. But last year, its mission changed. The Canadian government announced

Dispute Over the Future of Basic Research in Canada

MS breakthrough for Western team

London scientists have made a breakthrough fighting the scourge of multiple sclerosis, fine-tuning MRIs to detect the disease before it ravages its victims. “This could be a real game-changer,” said Dr. Bruce Bebo, who this year will decide how to invest $50 million in research raised by the National MS Society in the United States. Bebo

MS breakthrough for Western team

Small brain biopsies can be used to grow large numbers of patient’s own brain cells

New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that these lab-grown cells express a broad array of natural and potent protective agents providing preservation and protection against injury, toxins and diseases A group of really brainy scientists have moved closer to growing “therapeutic” brain cells in the laboratory that can be re-integrated back into patients’ brains

Small brain biopsies can be used to grow large numbers of patient’s own brain cells

HIV/AIDS breakthrough

The first of its kind in terms of using a killed whole virus approach Due to ongoing research at the University of Western Ontario, in five years, kids might be able to receive a HIV/AIDS vaccine as they would a mumps or measles shot. Researchers from Western were joined by local representatives from all

HIV/AIDS breakthrough

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Reimagining the perception of a parasport athlete
on August 24, 2021 at 10:23 am
The goal is to build a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Canadian parasport athletes. “As Canadians, we have an image of what an athlete should look like and how they should move,” says ...
IAUC Webinar #5: Thermal remote sensing of urban climates
on August 21, 2021 at 3:17 am
This webinar will discuss the current status and future directions in using remote sensing in urban climate research.
UCC challenged to strengthen foundation of research
on August 15, 2021 at 8:23 pm
The University of Cape Coast's (UCC) vision of becoming a world acclaimed university, strongly positioned for innovative teaching, ...
More Ontario universities make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory on campus
on August 14, 2021 at 2:36 am
More universities in Ontario are making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for those who will be on their campuses this fall. The University of Toronto, Western University in London, Ont., and Ontario ...
Ontario universities require vaccination to be on campus; ‘more clarity’ next week at UVic
on August 14, 2021 at 1:01 am
The decisions of several top-tier universities in Canada to make COVID-19 vaccination a requirement to return to campus is putting pressure on holdouts to follow suit. At the University of . . .

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History repeats in UWA’s targeting of social sciences - WAtoday
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ANALYSIS: Four trends that may power London's post-COVID comeback
on August 21, 2021 at 8:53 am
“We saw a big increase in Ontario in both immigration and international ... a life in Canada and they work hard for it,” says Western University sociologist and demographer Michael Haan.
Ontario researchers find positives to corn silks
on August 19, 2021 at 6:51 pm
University of Guelph researcher Manish Raizada recently published a piece about the positives of corn silk. Through his research, Raizada learned that ...
Esteemed Global News anchor Peter Trueman had roots in print journalism
on August 16, 2021 at 3:19 pm
who went on to work the University of Manitoba and later the University of Western Ontario and Carleton University. The elder Mr. Trueman became a major cultural figure as the first national ...
Here's how a rebrand of Ryerson University could pay off for the school
on August 16, 2021 at 4:48 am
Amid a summer that saw the discovery of unmarked burial sites ... In 2012, changing the University of Western Ontario to simply Western University was reported to cost $200,000.
Here's how a rebrand of Ryerson University could pay off for the school
on August 16, 2021 at 1:05 am
Amid a summer that saw the discovery of unmarked burial sites believed to ... Estimating the price of any potential rebrand is another challenge. In 2012, changing the University of Western Ontario to ...